Assessment of the self evaluation of dental appearance among non-dental undergraduate students and their attitude towards orthodontic treatment- cross sectional study

Dr. Rachna Darak; Dr. Prathamesh Fulsundar; Dr. Vaibhav Thakkar; Dr. Sabita Ram; Dr. Samridhi Vyas; Dr.Madhura Pednekar

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Assessment of the self evaluation of dental appearance among non-dental undergraduate students and their attitude towards orthodontic treatment- cross sectional study

Dr. Rachna Darak, Dr. Prathamesh Fulsundar, Dr. Vaibhav Thakkar, Dr. Sabita Ram, Dr. Samridhi Vyas, Dr. Madhura Pednekar

Abstract :

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the self evaluation and satisfaction of dental appearance among undergraduate students and their attitude towards orthodontic treatment. Material and Methods: A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried among 320 undergraduates, data collected was analysed using SPSS software. The continuous measurement results were shown using Mean  Standard Deviation while the categorical measurement results were shown using Number (%). Results: 81.9 % individuals were aware of their dental aesthetics. 90.5% individuals understood the importance of well aligned teeth. 81.6% individuals were satisfied by their dental appearance. 26.7% individuals would readily undergo orthodontic treatment, 51.4% would undergo orthodontic treatment when advised by dentist. Conclusion: Smile consciousness was found to be associated with dissatisfaction of dental appearance. It was also found that most individuals understood the importance of orthodontic treatment however acceptance for the same was improved when advised by a dentist.